A conversation with Julián Castro about his vision for housing in the U.S. and how it intersects with work being done in Southern California
This webinar will provide an overview on how to craft your statement of purpose, all while engaging in a brainstorming activity with prospective applicants.
Join Neera Tanden, a UCLA alumna and the current president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, for a post-election analysis with Dean Gary Segura of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Learn how you can reduce the cost of UCLA's Master of Public Policy program.
This info-session will provide a comprehensive review of UCLA's Master of Public Policy program.
The Social Welfare Professional Development committee will host a session on pre-dissertation funding Friday, November 13th from 2 to 3 PM. Doctoral students are encouraged to attend and panelists include Social Welfare's very own Rachel Wells, Shannon Dunlap, and Kwan Jin Yao. Registration is available here, and you must register to attend the event. The […]
Get a crash course in the building blocks of American political cartoons! Learn how to draw the party animals, label your illustrations for maximum effect, and make a cartoon so powerfully scathing it alters the course of American politics for decades to come. Scott Yacyshyn is a writer, cartoonist, and UCLA alumnus living in Los […]
Smith College Economics Professor Andrew Zimbalist tackles the claim that cities chosen to host high-profile sporting events such as the Olympic Games and World Cup experience an economic windfall.
Oriana Luquetta has served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service for over four years. Her diplomatic assignment locations include U.S. Embassy Beijing, U.S. Embassy Mexico City, and various assignments in Washington, D.C. She holds degrees from Seton Hall University and a master’s in public policy degree from UCLA. As a graduate fellow, Oriana […]
Dean Gary Segura will share updates and answer questions at a series of town halls for undergraduates (Nov. 12), doctoral students (Nov. 18) and master's students (Nov. 19).
Learn about Professor Akee's past and current research projects and classes he teaches in social policy.
This is an opportunity to hear about UCLA MPP alumni and attend public policy webinar sessions on different topics from diverse lenses.
Full Schedule TBA: Interested in UCLA but not sure how to navigate the application process? Learn more about our Master of Social Welfare program where we provide tools and tips to assist you in the application process and the resources to help you thrive once you are in the program.
Learn the difference between good and bad debt and different methods for paying debt off. Figure out how to tackle what can seem like a mountain of debt! Featuring Alejandra Magaña Gamero, Lily Ball, and Yazleen Alonso. The workshop is part of the Life After Luskin Professional Development Series. Open to all students in […]
Katie Johnston-Goodstar of the University of Minnesota discusses youth development and assimilation in the Native American community.
A conversation about the impact of the record Latino voter turnout on key races, particularly in the presidential battleground states, and what it means for future elections.
The Social Welfare Department is hosting biweekly open forums for PhD students, facilitated by Doctoral Program Chair, Ian Holloway. The first session will be held Friday, October 23 from 2 –3:30 PM via Zoom. These sessions are opportunities for students to ask questions about any topic related to the Social Welfare Doctoral Program. An anonymous […]
